The Lamborghini Urus SE Is a 789-Horsepower Hybrid Super SUV That Defies Every Expectation

The Lamborghini Urus SE arrives as the most significant, most consequential and most technically ambitious chapter in the Urus story to date. Since the original Urus launched in 2018 and immediately transformed Lamborghini’s commercial fortunes — demonstrating that the world’s most passionate supercar brand could build a family SUV without compromising its identity — the Urus has become the brand’s bestselling model and the financial engine that funds its ongoing supercar programme. The SE variant, introduced for the 2025 model year, is not merely a mid-cycle update or a specification enhancement. It is a fundamental reinvention of the Urus formula, introducing a plug-in hybrid powertrain that delivers 789 horsepower, replacing both the Urus S and Urus Performante in the lineup and standing alone as the definitive expression of what Lamborghini believes a super SUV should be in the era of electrification.

Gallery: Lamborghini Urus SE

The Urus SE represents a critical milestone in Lamborghini’s broader Direzione Cor Tauri electrification strategy — the plan to hybridise its entire model range by 2025 and ultimately transition toward full electrification beyond that horizon. Having already introduced the hybrid Revuelto and Temerario in its supercar range, Lamborghini has now applied a parallel philosophy to the Urus, creating a vehicle that marries the thunderous character of a twin-turbocharged V8 with the instant torque and efficiency benefits of a permanently engaged electric motor, all while retaining the dramatic, unapologetic personality that has made the Urus one of the most desirable performance SUVs in the world. The result is a vehicle so thoroughly impressive that its order books were already full well into 2026 before many customers had even seen one in person.

Design and Exterior: A Bolder, More Refined Super SUV Identity

The Urus SE’s exterior design represents the most comprehensive visual overhaul in the model’s history, addressing previous criticisms that the Urus was visually too close to its platform-sharing siblings from Audi and Porsche while simultaneously sharpening its aerodynamic performance and reinforcing its distinctly Lamborghini character. The result is a vehicle that looks more purposeful, more sophisticated and more visually commanding than any previous Urus variant, without sacrificing the angular aggression that defines the brand’s aesthetic philosophy.

At the front, Lamborghini’s designers have introduced a floating bonnet effect — achieved by bringing the hood’s shut line down to meet the top of the grille rather than allowing it to terminate on a visible horizontal crease. This single change dramatically alters the character of the front end, giving the Urus SE a more dynamic and aerodynamically pure appearance. New matrix LED headlights with distinctive C-shaped daytime running lights on their outer edges create a sharper, more technical lighting signature, while a redesigned bumper incorporates body-coloured aerodynamic elements alongside the enlarged air intakes that feed cooling air to the hybrid powertrain’s front brakes. The overall frontal aesthetic is unmistakably Lamborghini — aggressive, geometric and visually confrontational in the best possible sense.

Along the flanks, black trims frame the prominently sculpted wheel arch apertures, emphasising the Urus SE’s wide stance and planted proportions. Black side sills running the length of the body create the visual impression of a higher ground clearance, adding a further layer of visual distinction while contributing to the car’s cohesive and muscular side graphic. Wider staggered alloy wheels — 9.5Jx21-inch at the front and 10.5Jx21-inch at the rear — fill the arches with authoritative presence, accommodating the wider front tyre of 285/45 ZR21 and the more substantial rear tyre of 315/40 ZR21. A vast range of personalisation options is available through Lamborghini’s Ad Personam programme, including multiple wheel designs, body colour combinations and exterior accent packages.

At the rear, a completely redesigned tailgate graphic replaces the previous design with a more sophisticated arrangement directly inspired by Lamborghini’s supercar heritage. New taillights reference the iconic Gallardo in their design language, creating a meaningful visual connection between the super SUV and the brand’s wider racing and performance DNA. The new rear diffuser works in conjunction with a subtle aero lip to increase rear downforce by 35 percent compared to the previous Urus S, contributing meaningfully to high-speed stability at the kind of velocities that a 789-horsepower SUV can genuinely achieve.

The Hybrid Powertrain: Two Hearts, One Extraordinary Performance

The engineering centrepiece of the Lamborghini Urus SE is its sophisticated plug-in hybrid drivetrain — a system that pairs Lamborghini’s proven and deeply characterful 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engine with a permanently engaged electric motor for a combined system output that establishes the SE as the most powerful Urus ever produced and one of the most powerful production SUVs in the world.

The twin-turbocharged V8, producing 612 horsepower in its latest recalibration for the SE application, is mated to a 189-horsepower permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor that draws power from a 25.9 kWh lithium-ion battery pack integrated within the vehicle’s load floor. Together, these two power sources deliver a combined system output of 789 horsepower and a staggering 950 Nm of combined torque — figures that represent a substantial step forward from even the previous Urus Performante. The V8 and electric motor have been engineered to work in genuine symbiosis rather than simple addition, with the electric motor acting as a performance booster under hard acceleration while simultaneously serving as the primary drive source in pure EV operation, providing silent, zero-emission running at speeds up to 135 km/h.

In terms of pure performance, the numbers are as extraordinary as the Urus SE’s dual-powertrain architecture deserves. Acceleration from zero to 100 km/h arrives in 3.4 seconds — achieved with full launch control engaged in Corsa mode, combining the instantaneous torque of the electric motor with the full fury of the V8. The zero-to-200 km/h sprint is completed in 11.2 seconds, while the electronically governed top speed is set at 312 km/h. These figures place the SE in an extremely rarefied performance category for a vehicle of its size and weight, particularly impressive given that the hybrid system adds considerable mass compared to the combustion-only Urus S. Braking performance is equally exceptional, with carbon-ceramic discs of 440 mm diameter at the front and 410 mm at the rear delivering a 100–0 km/h stopping distance of just 33.5 metres.

The electric motor’s contribution extends beyond outright performance to everyday usability. In full EV Drive mode — accessed through a dedicated switch on the centre console — the Urus SE operates entirely on battery power for approximately 60 kilometres under WLTP test conditions, with the combustion engine remaining dormant throughout. This pure electric range transforms the Urus SE into a genuinely practical urban commuter for shorter daily journeys, allowing owners to arrive at their destinations in complete silence and with zero local emissions while preserving battery charge for the occasions when the full hybrid system’s combined output is required. The surreal experience of witnessing a Lamborghini SUV glide silently through city traffic is one of the SE’s most compelling — and most theatrical — party tricks.

Driving Dynamics and Drive Mode Architecture

The Urus SE’s driving character is structured around an impressively sophisticated multi-mode architecture that allows the car to express a remarkably wide range of personalities across a broad spectrum of driving environments. Lamborghini has engineered six primary drive modes — Strada, Sport, Corsa, Neve, Terra and Sabbia — each corresponding to a specific road or terrain type and adjusting the behaviour of the suspension, powertrain, steering, exhaust and all-wheel-drive system simultaneously. These six modes work in combination with four Electric Performance Strategies — EV Drive, Hybrid, Performance and Recharge — providing a matrix of driving configurations that allows the driver to tailor the Urus SE’s behaviour to an extraordinary degree.

In Strada mode, the Urus SE operates primarily as a refined and sophisticated luxury SUV, with the hybrid system managing the transition between electric and combustion power seamlessly and prioritising comfort and efficiency. Ride quality in this mode is generally composed and well-controlled, absorbing urban road imperfections with reasonable compliance despite the considerable weight penalty imposed by the hybrid system’s battery and motor components. At the other extreme, Corsa mode transforms the Urus SE into a genuinely ferocious performance machine, firming the adaptive air suspension dramatically, sharpening throttle response, opening the active exhaust system fully for maximum acoustic drama and making the all-wheel-drive system more aggressive in its torque distribution to support driver-controlled oversteer. Between these extremes, Sport mode presents a particularly well-judged balance — firmer and more responsive than Strada without the jarring stiffness of Corsa, and the mode that most drivers will select as their default setting for spirited road driving.

Four-wheel steering enhances the Urus SE’s agility at low to medium speeds, reducing the effective turning radius and making the large SUV feel significantly smaller and more manoeuvrable than its dimensions would suggest. Active anti-roll bars work in conjunction with the adaptive air suspension to manage body roll in corners, allowing the Urus SE to change direction with a pace and precision that consistently surprises. The all-wheel-drive system’s torque vectoring capability allows a degree of rear-axle engagement that experienced drivers will find genuinely rewarding — providing a sense of playfulness and driver involvement that is rare in vehicles of this size and weight category.

Interior and Technology: Feel Like a Pilot, Elevated

Inside the Lamborghini Urus SE, the interior environment has been refined and enhanced to reflect the vehicle’s flagship status within the Urus range. The cabin is centred around Lamborghini’s Feel Like a Pilot design philosophy — a concept that places the driver firmly at the centre of every human-machine interaction, ensuring that the most important controls and information are immediately accessible and intuitively arranged.

The most significant interior upgrade over the previous Urus generation is the enlarged 12.3-inch central infotainment touchscreen, an increase of 2.2 inches over the predecessor’s display. This screen runs an updated version of Lamborghini’s Human Machine Interface — a bespoke Lamborghini-specific interface layer built over a well-developed and reliable underlying software platform that provides native smartphone integration through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The updated HMI features an Endless Carousel navigation system inspired by the grid-based app management approach of modern smartphones, allowing the driver to swipe through functions and vehicle settings with an intuitive and fluid interface. A dedicated telemetry system, integrated within the Lamborghini Infotainment System, provides performance data monitoring for drivers who wish to track and analyse their driving on circuit or performance road routes.

The centre console features Lamborghini’s distinctive Tamburo control architecture, with a left-hand rotary drum selector cycling through the six drive modes and a right-hand selector managing the four Electric Performance Strategies. The large central gear selector handle sits between these controls, creating a cockpit-like arrangement that communicates the car’s dual-personality identity clearly and theatrically. Anodised aluminium trim details, new panel and dashboard covering materials, and new honeycomb-stitched leather upholstery options contribute to a cabin that feels simultaneously luxurious and performance-focused. The Urus SE seats five occupants across two rows in a configuration that prioritises front occupant comfort while delivering genuinely acceptable rear passenger accommodation — a balance that makes the SE viable as a primary family vehicle without any meaningful compromise in luxury quality.

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Lamborghini Urus SE – Full Specifications and Performance Chart

Category	Specification
Vehicle Type	Plug-In Hybrid Super SUV (PHEV)
Body Style	Five-Door SUV
Engine	4.0-Litre Twin-Turbocharged V8
V8 Output	612 hp (450 kW)
Electric Motor Type	Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Motor
Electric Motor Output	189 hp (139 kW)
Combined System Power	789 hp (588 kW)
Combined System Torque	950 Nm
Transmission	8-Speed Automatic with Manual Mode
Drivetrain	All-Wheel Drive with Torque Vectoring
0–100 km/h	3.4 seconds
0–200 km/h	11.2 seconds
Top Speed	312 km/h
Braking (100–0 km/h)	33.5 metres
Battery Capacity	25.9 kWh Lithium-Ion
EV Range (WLTP)	Up to 60 km
Max EV Speed	135 km/h
Front Tyres	285/45 ZR21
Rear Tyres	315/40 ZR21
Front Brakes (CCB)	440 mm Carbon-Ceramic
Rear Brakes (CCB)	410 mm Carbon-Ceramic
Front Wheels	9.5Jx21-inch
Rear Wheels	10.5Jx21-inch
Suspension	Adaptive Air Suspension with Active Anti-Roll Bars
Steering	Four-Wheel Steering
Drive Modes	6 Modes + 4 Electric Performance Strategies
Infotainment Screen	12.3-inch Lamborghini HMI Touchscreen
Connectivity	Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
Seating	Five-Seat, Two-Row Configuration
Rear Downforce Increase	+35% vs Urus S
Emission Reduction	~80% vs Urus S
Kerb Weight	Approx. 2,508 kg
US Starting Price	From USD 258,000

A Raging Bull Reborn for the Electric Age

The Lamborghini Urus SE does what many believed impossible: it makes a seven-year-old platform feel genuinely new, genuinely exciting and genuinely relevant to the most demanding performance SUV buyers in the world. By combining a deeply characterful twin-turbocharged V8 with an intelligently integrated electric motor and a 25.9 kWh battery, Lamborghini has created a vehicle that simultaneously achieves more power, more efficiency, lower emissions and greater everyday usability than any Urus that preceded it — all without sacrificing even a fraction of the theatrical, visceral, unapologetically excessive character that makes a Lamborghini feel unlike anything else on the road.

The Urus SE’s immediate commercial success — with production slots fully committed well into 2026 at the time of its launch — is testament to the breadth of its appeal. It satisfies the performance enthusiast who demands 3.4-second acceleration and 312 km/h capability, the urban luxury buyer who values 60 kilometres of silent EV running for daily commuting, and the family motorist who needs five seats, genuine practicality and a vehicle capable of handling any terrain or weather condition. That a single vehicle can credibly serve all three constituencies simultaneously is the Urus SE’s most remarkable achievement — and the clearest possible indication that Lamborghini’s electrified future is not a compromise. It is an advancement.